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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
1
The question asked if workers in specified departments wanted representation by the International Molders and Foundry Workers Union. Of 69 votes cast, 48 opposed, 20 supported, and one vote was invalid.
Carroll county program committee announces a new Old Settlers gathering with a pageant depicting early county history. The storyline will feature Henry Robinson as the first settler and include Delphi firms The Citizen and The Delphi Body Works, both centennial organizations, as participants.
The Citizen announces its election as a member of the Hoosier State Press Association. Notification arrived less than two weeks after application. The organization’s board met in Indianapolis and voted to admit the publication.
Otto Schmidt traveled from this town to New York and back in under 24 hours, claiming a four hour drive to Chicago and a three hour flight to New York. The Welcome Inn Cafe owner noted the unusually rapid trip.
Based on first semester grades many freshmen qualify for 95 percent certificates as a reward for serious study. Twelve freshmen had no grade below a B and earned more A’s than B’s. Eighteen others had no grade below a C and more B’s than C’s. A third of freshmen may receive five dollar and ninety percent certificates if finals go well next week.
Delphi physician Dr C C Crampton is praised for timely, right actions evidenced by a notable example. The brief remark highlights his consistent judgment and originality in handling local matters.
Each year Dr Crampton reviews the high school graduates and mails a prescription blank to each, noting their birth date and hour with a gift of one dollar to spend as they please. This year every one of his “babies” received the gift.
If the civil action scheduled to be heard in circuit court goes to trial residents should take a few hours off to attend at least one session. The Watch Tower Society will be represented by J Hayden Covington, a top trial lawyer, while Charles Vaughan of Lafayette opposes him and is also highly regarded.
Nine county Democratic delegates to the State Convention appear set to back Schricker should he enter the race. Republican delegates numbering eleven plan four votes for Jenner and seven for Creighton.
Main Street notes readers that anonymous letters cannot be published in The Citizen. If a writer requests withholding a name, it should be indicated, but letters must be signed with the author’s name.
The Democrat Women’s Club sponsors a tea at Delphi Country Club on the afternoon of June 9 at 2 p m. Further details will be announced later.
Barbara Weaver daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verl Weaver was elected president of the Theta Rho girls district meeting held in Lafayette on Sunday May 16. Other officers are Patty Tillson Brookeinton Anna Young and Sara Griffith with nine members of the local club and two advisory officers attending.
Dick Cowdin of Delphi high school leads local contenders as the sole district representative at the State Track and Field meet in Indianapolis this Saturday. He won first in the sectional high jump last weekend at Kokomo, with Coach Elmer McCall and teammates joining him.
Dell Downs of New Orleans has been hired as manager of Rabess Studio replacing Albert Gerardi who returned to Waukegan Illinois. Downs previously worked in southern studios and specializes in weddings and group and children photography. He studied at Miami University of Oxford Ohio Winona School of Photography and Yale Progressive School of Photography. The couple resides at a Sieber apartment on Main Street.
Ed Thomson manager of Carroll County REMC and Elmer Reiff Adams township director will travel Sunday to Washington D C by plane from Indianapolis to attend the conference for REMC managers and see the REMC units in the United States.
After two weeks of testimony the jury in Carroll circuit court will hear Julia E. Fouts versus Ida Wallace and others, a suit to contest the will of Rebecca Fox of Washington township. Attorneys prepare instructions for jury and opening pleas Friday morning with deliberations expected late Friday.
Three local men from Delphi, John R. Dubes, Joe Daniels, and Wilbur Bitler, were injured when their Model A Ford overturned on Falling Springs hill while returning from Lafayette. Dubes suffered cuts and bruises. the others were also treated and released. Car damage was about 200 dollars.
Earl Haun of Burlington announced sale of the Haun mill on Wildcat creek in Carroll county to four Burlington township residents. They are John T. Johnson Russell Rodkey Dale Rodkey and Roy Brubaker. The firm makes Makers of Perfection flour and Justrite seeds and will continue to manufacture these products and do custom grinding. Roy Brubaker will manage the business.
At a Carroll County Farm Bureau meeting, Ralph Reagon of Deer Creek township was appointed membership Roll Call Captain. A county meeting is planned for June 22 with Anson Thomas of Indiana Farm Bureau as speaker. Mrs Miles Martin plans an engaging program.
The Delphi Country Club, managed by Mrs Bertha Chissom, now serves dinners to the public on Monday Tuesday and all day Sunday. The club is closed to the public on Thursday nights. Banquets and parties can be served at noon or evenings on the listed days.
Eddie Wingard Jr elected Commander and Drum Major of the new Drum and Bugle Corps sponsored by Harry Bohannon Post No. 75 American Legion. Merrill Plummer named secretary Arthur M. McDowell treasurer William H. Holmes sergeant at arms. About 40 attendees at the organization meeting. Dr John Kirkpatrick in charge of arrangements. Legion funds to back the corps and equipment contracts pursued in Elkhart. Directors vote to donate 100 to Save the Shades Fund and pay 1600 on the remaining note for the Legion Home.
Richard Shaffer announces the Melvin Jackson Athletic Sportsmanship Achievement Award funded by Melvin Jackson to honor high school athletes for cooperation with coaches and teams, general achievement, training, and loyalty. The prize is open to all students and will be awarded at Achievement Day.
The Fullmer Shell Bowling Team of Delphi dominated the banquet in Monticello earning most prizes. Despite finishing ninth in the league, Don Crowden topped high game with 245 and high average at 159, while Dic Clifford led the handicap high series with 689. Other members include Bud Thompson Hubert Clifford Fred Krautstrunk and Charles Fullmer.
Kokomo firm has purchased Hef Leng Bakery in Delphi and taken possession. The shop will close for re decoration and conversion until May 29. Mr. Timberman is named as the father of Mrs. Wilburinne of Delphi.
The C and L Cafe and the Delphi Dinette did not open Monday morning. Delphi Dinette equipment will be offered at a public auction on June 2. Citizen Classifieds note results.
All Delphi teachers will receive a flat $50 yearly raise under the local salary schedule after a board decision, with a proviso on state reimbursement. The high school faculty favors a five class day and suggests hiring two teachers for 1948 49. New officers of the teachers association named this week are W. S. Weaver president Charles Geheb vice president Mary Ellen Clemons secretary Virginia Shindler treasurer.
Leonard Reid of Flora will leave the Flora Badgers after a historic run in the State Tournament to become coach at Greentown succeeding Earl Irwin. Reid led Flora to four county cage titles three sectional crowns and two county softball diadems. In 1946 he guided the Badgers through sectional regional and semi finals to a loss at Butler Field House.
Sarah A. Fultz of Camden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Chester Fultz, is among thirty one freshmen chosen for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta at Purdue University. She is a freshman in the School of Science.
Delphi high school Sunshine Society selects a slate for next year with June Newell as president Joyce Norris as vice president Janet Cassell as recording secretary Carolyn Coble as corresponding secretary and Ruth Ann Mullendor as treasurer.
Ladies of the Women's Association will serve a supper at the Presbyterian church tonight from 5 to 7 pm. Proceeds go to the organ fund. Tickets available at the door. Public invited.
County Assessor Earl Thompson reports Carroll County personal property valuation at a record 10 619 000 for 1948. Deer Creek Township tops gains with over 1 million. Tippecanoe declines. horses drop to 392, cattle and other items listed with year over year changes.
Delphi's grade school held its annual track meet at Deer Creek Park. Fifth and sixth graders formed teams led by captains Crowder Glenn and Landis with Crowder’s team winning 42 points. Susan Roach crowned queen of the relays and awarded ribbons to top finishers.
Mrs Merle M Angle of Logansport filed in Carroll circuit court a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to gain immediate custody of her eight year old daughter Judith Marie Maxwell now detained by Charles Burge. She says she divorced March 1944 from John F Maxwell, holder of paternity, and Maxwell took the child and gave it to Burge. Hanna Small and Campbell of Logansport represent the petitioner. A related action was filed in Cass circuit court Tuesday against a vresident of that county with custody of another child.
Delphi 76th graduating class will attend a baccalaureate service at Delphi Presbyterian church Sunday at 8 p m Rev Howard Jenkins will deliver the sermon Rev Miles Allen Freeman will give the invocation Rev William Rix will read the scripture and Rev Merlin Schwein will give the benediction A baccalaureate chorus of high school girls directed by Robert Barton will sing appropriate selections
The Camden State Bank filed in Carroll circuit court against William and Harriet L. Clover seeking 2200 dollars due on a promissory note. Julien and Ker lin represent the bank as plaintiffs’ counsel.
Frances Craig a freshman at Indiana University and daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Craig of Delphi has been named to the Campus Young Women's Christian Association council. She will serve on the world fellowship committee.
Mrs. E. W. Bowen and daughter Hilda attended a dedicatory service in Hanover for four major college units at Hanover College. The buildings named were the auditorium, a science hall, Lynn Hall and Classic Hall, with fourteen faculty residences also dedicated. May Day exercises were held at the college last weekend.
Frank Livingston and Hazel Elliot of Delphi have been issued a license to wed in White County.
Janet McKinney and G Howard McCain to marry June 20 at First Baptist Indianapolis. Matron of honor Mrs Mark Walker. Bridesmaids Mrs Edward C McKinney Jr Patricia Pritchard. Best man Mark Walker. Ushers Edward C McKinney Jr Harold Richter Kendall McLain. Janet a Franklin college graduate Delta Zeta. G Howard McCain a Franklin High School graduate Lambda Chi Alpha student.
In Flora on May 8 Rev. Clarence Sink hosted a double ceremony uniting Roberta Foist and Richard Oyler with Betty Lou Fisher and an unnamed suitor. The couples departed for a brief wedding trip and planned to live in Flora with family nearby.
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